Position Title:

Executive Producer, News and Public Affairs (French Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2025-10-07 11:59 PM

Your Role

We are looking for an Executive Producer to mobilize and guide a dynamic and creative team in the production of impactful news and public affairs content that resonates with the public and contributes to Radio-Canada's strategic objectives.

Under the authority of the Senior Manager of News, you will be planning, directing, and coordinating newsroom activities in the country's largest city. You will foster the production of content that engages the public.

Solid experience in journalism, combined with an ability to work under pressure and inspire confidence, is essential. In the current media landscape, it is crucial that you also possess a clear vision of digital evolution and how to innovate in content and platforms.

You will have to combine sharp strategic thinking with a proven ability to make quick and sound decisions in complex and high-pressure environments. You will also be responsible for the performance of a team of over thirty permanent employees as well as numerous temporary staff.

The incumbent will supervise professional development and cultivate a stimulating, inclusive and conducive work environment.

In-depth knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices is essential. You will ensure that your team members adhere to them daily, as well as during major event coverage, crisis management or complex ethical issues.

You must be able to delegate effectively, without being afraid to roll up your sleeves and collaborate with your team members. You will also participate in daily decisions concerning staffing and schedules.

Close and proactive collaboration with other team leaders in Toronto, Ontario, and across the country, as well as with CBC, will be crucial for planning and maximizing the reach of multiplatform content produced by Ici Toronto and for carrying out interdepartmental initiatives.

Main Tasks:

• Plans, directs, coordinates newsroom activities.
• Supervises the development and performance of newsroom members and communicates strategic objectives.
• Responsible for allocating human resources within the sector and for operational results.
• Communicates the calendar of major events to aid in planning and ensure the visibility of our journalistic content.
• Stays informed about new trends in digital journalism and promotes their integration within the team.
• Identifies, prioritizes, and supervises innovation projects as well as transformation initiatives.
• Encourages creativity in the production of content adapted to new consumption habits.
• Ensures content quality.
• Responsible for providing continuous feedback and maintaining an open and constructive dialogue with employees.
• Collaborates with partners in the news, operations, and English services sectors for staff development, problem-solving, and various projects.
• Other duties assigned by the Senior Manager of News.

Desired Profile:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 7 years of experience in the media field, with deep knowledge of multiplatform environments.
• Excellent editorial judgment and mastery of Radio-Canada's Journalistic Standards and Practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively and cooperatively.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple files simultaneously with little supervision.
• Team management experience and strong leadership to mobilize and inspire creative employees.
• Proven ability to oversee employee development and provide constructive feedback.
• Positive attitude and solution-oriented leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of Toronto and Ontario current affairs.
• Passion for content, digital interactions and creative ideas.
• Sense of innovation, risk-taking, and commitment to reflecting diversity and engaging the public.
• Good knowledge of special program production and coordination.
• Ability to manage budgets and inspire a culture of collaboration between teams.
• Bilingual French/English (oral and written).

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.
• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the

Diversity and Inclusion section

of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to

recruitment@cbc.ca

.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our

corporate website

. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on

conflicts of interest

. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location:

Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7

Number of Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Full time